Seasonal Labourer for Christmas Tree Harvest

Company: Country Business - Harburn Estate
Salary: £12.75 per hour - overtime paid at £15.93
Location: Harburn Estate, Wester Calder
Date posted: 7 August 2025
Apply before: Unspecified

The Job:

Harburn Estate is looking for 2-3 foresters, farm workers/general labourers to start with us ASAP and stay with us throughout the harvest period, which ends approximately November 22nd/23rd, possibly extending into the following week, depending on how things go. Overtime may be available.

Please email your CV and cover letter to admin@countrybusiness.co.uk

Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Industry: Agriculture
Job type: Temporary, Full-time

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The Company:

About Country Business - For over 40 years the Spurway family have crafted this tradition of excellence in growing British Christmas trees on their Harburn Estate in Scotland. Their attention to detail, has resulted in first-class trees being produced .

The Candidate:

Hard-working
Reliable
Prepared to work in all outside weather conditions.
Good time keeping
Own car/transport is very helpful due to our location.

Please email your CV and cover letter to admin@countrybusiness.co.uk

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Seasonal Labourer for Christmas Tree Harvest

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